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Plaque and Care of the Tooth

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Bacteria act on ____ to release acids which causes tooth caries.

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Protein

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Vitamins

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Minerals

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Sugar

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Solution

The correct option is D
Sugar

Bacteria in a person's mouth convert glucose, fructose, and most commonly sucrose (table sugar) into acids by a process called fermentation. The acid produced by the bacteria slowly corrodes the enamel of the teeth and forms cavities known as caries.

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